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I am soooo happy that you are podcasting again! I discovered your podcast a few months ago and have been happily going through all of them since. I especially enjoy the knitting stories. Thanks for the opportunity to own that wonderful book, my ravelry id is BunnySlippersocks.

I loved your afghan story! I have a similar quilting story involving postage sized pieces of fabric that a friend thought I should turn into a quilt. It was her mother's UFO and she had recently died, and I knew how to quilt so obviously I was the one who should finish it. Argghh, before I knew what I was doing, my hand reached my hand out for the yellowed bag, gad, now I was in for it. I finally got the courage to give it back explaining it would probably never get done by me. I felt so guilty, but really, why should I? Oh dear, the things we do for love, right?

Congratulations on the baby boy, and having some time to yourself. I've only just started listening, but I love your podcast. It's nice to hear someone talk about something I'm actually interested in for once.

Welcome Back. Just finished listening to your podcast. I am a new listener but while you were on break I listened to all of your episodes. When I was done I was so sad because I didn't think you were coming back. I was so excited that you had a change of heart.Thanks - DianeRav: zoohouse10

I so enjoyed your podcast, Alana. It's great to have you back. I identified tremendously with the knitting story. People love to give me their family's crafting supplies but I am getting more discriminating about what I accept. Life is too short to work with materials I don't love.

I'm so glad you're back. When I found out about your podcast I was thrilled and then two episodes later you announced you were done with it! The humanity! But I kept up with your blog and low and behold, you're back. Welcome, I'm thrilled again. Your story made me laugh. It made me think about the time my friends mom-in-law wanted me to finish knitting a baby sweater that she had asked a lady in hospice to make for her grandson. She passed away right after she started the sweater. I was sure the request was what did her in. Luckily there was only about an inch of the sweater done so I was able to start over and not have to match gauge. Guilt, obligation and friendship will make you do crazy things!

I only discovered your podcast a fortnight ago, I was so disappointed when I heard in ep 60 that you were taking a break, then to look at your blog this morning and see a new one has made my day :D. Can't wait to listen to it. Is it on iTunes?

I am so relieved to hear your voice and entertaining stories! I love that you chose to give us your time and inspiration! Also, I love both of Larissa's books, please enter my name in the drawing!Blessings....

We are so glad you are back. Coastal kids is so exciting. It's the perfect way for me to make the sweaters and stash bust at the same time. They are gorgeous. So excited. The book review was fantastic. I've been interested in it since it contains some of my favorites. It would have been so amazing if you could have been in it too.

Hi Alana!Thank you for starting up your podcast again. I started listen to the older episodes this winter on my way to work and sincie I've been living in Scotland I've a small scottish accent when I speak English. However after listening to your podcast on my way to work for a month or so a co-worker said I had changed my accent to more american/californian :-)))

Anyway, thanks for great patterns, great yarn suggestions and an inspiring blogg.

Thank you Alana for coming back to us! Happy to hear that baby and you are getting happier! I loved your acrylic story. I sometimes find myself in such situations and also take these "gifts" out of politeness. Your story really touched me. I looked up the book on Amazon. I do love the projects in it and will keep my fingers crossed.Thank you,~ Iryna (iris68 on Rav)

I'm so very glad to hear from you again! And I really liked your knitting story, I was saying out loud - Don't take the basket, don't take the basket! But you did. The book My grandmothers knitting looks nice.

SO glad you are back! I loved your story and feel for you for all that suffering. I have been in a similar situation that involved some ancient, bad mustard-colored yarn that I held onto forever before finally letting it go.

I am not letting myself buy anymore knitting books for awhile since my knitting library is over flowing. However, I saw this book in the store and was very tempted. However, I must stay strong! winning the book would be a different story.Glad to have you back podcasting.

Hi, I only just discovered you and I am trying to catch up on all your episodes. Also by coincidence I bought your book costal knits like a week before finding this pod cast...spooky :) love your style.Rav name: Kazzychook

Thank you for deciding to come back - I always can relate to your podcasts! Congratulations on Coastal Kids! The pictures of your children are absolutely precious. I wish you much continued success Alana!

I'm so happy you decided to go on with the podcast. I only found your blog 3 months ago and saw the message that it would end with episode 60. So I started listening to all the old episodes and was fearing to coming to the end as it's so great to listen to it while knitting. Thanks for the great initiative, I'm sure it's A LOT of work... Greetungs from Berlin, Germany! Fenja